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Project Profile · 2021-1

Strengthening the Foster Care System in Türkiye

Priority Area

Window 4: Competitiveness and Inclusive Growth — Thematic Priority 1: Education, Employment, Social Protection and Inclusion Policies, Health

Implementing Institution

Ministry of Family and Social Services

Co-Beneficiary

UNICEF

Duration

36 months · March 2023 – March 2026

EU Contribution

€5,180,000 (+€70,000 UNICEF contribution)

Project Objective

2021-1

The project aims to make identification, assessment and monitoring processes in the child protection system more effective, strengthen the existing foster care system and develop a temporary foster care service model.

Results Achieved / Expected Outputs

Expected Outputs

  1. 01 Development of an alternative care system to strengthen the institutional capacity of the child protection system in Türkiye.
  2. 02 Design of legal regulations, policies, supporting documents and tools for the necessary changes.
  3. 03 Development of a system for identifying and assessing prospective foster families, piloted in 30 provinces.
  4. 04 Greater capacity of local social services staff to deliver, support, manage and supervise foster care services.

Project profile · 2021-1

Window 4 Project Profiles